Matt Hipke, 62, was found dead at his home in the Bella Terra area of Longview. Hipke entered a guilty plea on March 31, before 188th District Court Judge Scott Novy, according to court records.

Matt Elza Hipke, 62, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child on April 2. Authorities said his body was found by Gregg County Sheriff’s Office investigators just weeks later.

Matt Elza Hipke, 62, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child on April 2. Authorities said his body was found by Gregg County Sheriff’s Office investigators just weeks later. According ...